OS X: Parallels Desktop 8—our favorite virtualization app for the Mac—launched today, offering several upgrades to bring OS X's best features right into Windows. You can now use Dictation, drag and drop attachments from OS X right into Windows email clients, get your Windows notifications in Notification Center, and much more.

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On top of the many new features available, Parallels 8 now supports retina displays to make Windows appear sharper than it can on a native machine. The latest version also features more speed improvements and support for new technologies like USB 3.0.

If you're a current Parallels user, you can upgrade today for $50. New users will be abled to purchase Parallels 8 on September 4th ($80). VMWare Fusion users can also upgrade for a promotional price of $50. Check out the Parallels site for more information on the upgrade.